These efforts can seek âincrementalâ improvement over time or âbreakthroughâ improvement all at once. Among the most widely used tools for continuous improvement is a four-step quality modelâthe plan-do-check-act (PDCA) cycle, also known as Deming Cycle or Shewhart Cycle: 1  Plan: Identify an opportunity and plan for change.
The most relevant research conducted is that done by LOMA, which explores the pros and cons of outsourcing and offshoring. The focus of the research report is on information technology (IT) outsourcing and offshoring to IT service companies in the Unites States and India.Sources for the report include SEC filings, Internet sites, press reports, and government research.he most relevant research conducted is that done by LOMA, which explores the pros and cons of outsourcing and offshoring. The focus of the research report is on information technology (IT) outsourcing and offshoring to IT service companies in the Unites States and India.
Rumors and Gossip. Poor communication can lead to the spread of rumors and gossip, which can create tension among employees. If management fails to address speculation that the company may be downsizing, for example, rumors may spread about certain employees or departments to be eliminated.